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| Population | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 8,053,663 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | Low |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | May - September | January, February, October - December | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | June - October | May - October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2200 | $1167 | $1867 | $2143 | $1806 | $1363 |
| Rent | $1054 | $939 | $503 | $778 | $923 | $780 | $658 |
| Groceries | $234 | $188 | $151 | $281 | $127 | $158 | $150 |
| Dining out | $345 | $271 | $134 | $182 | $207 | $240 | $10 |
| Cafe | $75 | $57 | $39 | $49 | $42 | $53 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $174 | $72 | $159 | $160 | $175 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $23 | $4 | $25 | $21 | $24 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $88 | $20 | $11 | $17 | $61 | $53 |
| Taxis | $106 | $58 | $13 | $9 | $9 | $33 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $0 | $24 | $49 | $19 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $64 | $3 | $81 | $97 | $19 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $37 | $4 | $20 | $217 | $35 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $63 | $89 | $64 | $77 | $50 | $118 |
| Gym | $86 | $66 | $57 | $69 | $42 | $56 | $72 |
| Yoga | $130 | $99 | $57 | $65 | $54 | $66 | $87 |
| Massage | $99 | $56 | $21 | $51 | $101 | $37 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | Uber | N/A | Uber, Liftago | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Bajan cuisine features an eclectic mix of European, Asian, and Caribbean styles resulting in bold, tasty and crunchy meat or fish dishes with lots of spices, lime juice, thyme and salads laden with local vegetables and hot side dishes. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |